My Fiat Linea experience - Vocal White.

krish3 · 1st September 2010, 17:35

WOW!!! The wooden panel looks nice. The silver colour of the audio though sticks out like a sore thumb. Can anything be done about it? Maybe a similar looking sticker might work out.

jaisha8 · 1st September 2010, 19:39

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Originally Posted by krish3

WOW!!! The wooden panel looks nice. The silver colour of the audio though sticks out like a sore thumb. Can anything be done about it? Maybe a similar looking sticker might work out.

Yes you are right. That particular part is attached to the audio unit and not detachable. This involves dipping the part in some chemical and then getting this finish. Hence, they refused to take up that part. Actually I searched for similar sticker but not available in this colour and texture.

UKR · 1st September 2010, 20:58

The panels look good with good finish but if you ask me I think it is not gelling well with the surrounding black plastics. Would have looked better on the whole if the surrounding plastics had some lighter color. Purely my view though.

I also have been planning to do something on similar lines in my linea. But my first priority is to hide the black plastic pieces by doing something like pasting leather over them similar to to high ultra luxury cars like Bentley or Porsche. May be I am asking for a bit too much

. I had approached Marvin leather in Bangalore for this but they advised me against doing this as the leather would come off after some time. So not sure at the moment how to proceed.

Could you please share more info on the paneling job like other color options available, where it was done and the time & cost involved.

NutsNBolts · 1st September 2010, 21:08

Nice finish to the parts. Gives a luxurious look. Nice mod Jaisha.

StarrySky · 1st September 2010, 21:43

Nice mod, although personally I would've preferred a slightly darker tone for the wood finish.

Where did you get it done?

jaisha8 · 2nd September 2010, 08:10

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Originally Posted by UKR

The panels look good with good finish but if you ask me I think it is not gelling well with the surrounding black plastics. Would have looked better on the whole if the surrounding plastics had some lighter color. Purely my view though.

Could you please share more info on the paneling job like other color options available, where it was done and the time & cost involved.

Thanks UKR, Nutnbolts & Starrysky. This is the lightest shade they had. I compared with a dark shade (Pine/Walnut) but as the most of the plastic parts are black, they advised me to go for this lighter shade. Sorry dont remember the name of this shade. The leather covering over the plastic would truly give a rich feel like the luxury cars but if we try to cover the leather it will peel off after some time and look ugly.
I got it done at ORCHIS, Vikroli Mumbai. They are truly professionals in this and seat making. I had been to Mumbai for a week during this Onam holidays and removed all the required parts from my Linea and took it along with me. They finished the job is 4 days and returned to me.

Klub Class · 2nd September 2010, 19:12

Personally, I feel that the pseudo wooden panels doesn't blend well with the interior tones of your car. (Especially the areas near the HU). It would've looked much better if the HU had similar tones.Any day, I will prefer the original interior tones of the Fiat Linea.

Btw, How many kms have you crunched so far with your Fiat Linea? How do you feel after owning Fiat Linea for a year or so?

PS: No offence meant.

Drive her safe. Have Fun

Amith

jaisha8 · 3rd September 2010, 08:15

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Originally Posted by Klub Class

Personally, I feel that the pseudo wooden panels doesn't blend well with the interior tones of your car. (Especially the areas near the HU). It would've looked much better if the HU had similar tones.Any day, I will prefer the original interior tones of the Fiat Linea.

Btw, How many kms have you crunched so far with your Fiat Linea? How do you feel after owning Fiat Linea for a year or so?

PS: No offence meant.

Drive her safe. Have Fun

Amith

I have done 8600 kms so far and the drive is good so far. I just did my 2nd service yesterday and every one from the Fiat showroom (Sales & Service section) came to see the interiors and commended on the new look. They also took pictures of the same to do like wise in some other cars as some customers were enquiring about wooden dash for Linea. Again it is the personal choices of individual owners and likes and dislikes differ from person to person, isnt it?

jaisha8 · 7th September 2010, 15:10

I got the Linea Door Sill plates from Jawahar Auto Spares, Chennai. Attaching some more pictures.

aks_karthik · 7th September 2010, 15:53

Err,

It should be pasted in the reverse way,to be pasted from outside.

check this
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...-linea-11.html

NutsNBolts · 7th September 2010, 21:17

Agree with aks. The design is such that you can put it on metal portion. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1968254

jaisha8 · 8th September 2010, 18:40

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Originally Posted by NutsNBolts

Agree with aks. The design is such that you can put it on metal portion. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1968254

Thanks AKS & Nutsnbolts for correcting me. I have removed and fitted it in the correct way as you shown in the attachments.

aks_karthik · 8th September 2010, 19:04

Updated photos please

Now we can get OEM Sil plates from FIAT.
Please check the Accessories list in the below URL.
Fiat India

jaisha8 · 20th September 2010, 15:32

Dear fellow Linea owners, I would appreciate your honest advise for the below.

My Linea is 1-1/2 years old now and run 9500 kms only so far. But when the service was due (15000 kms or 12 months) I was abroad at work place and completely forgot about it. As nobody drives a car in my house, they also didnt notice it. Even I never got any mail or service reminder from my agent RF Motors, Ernakulam regarding car due for 2nd service.
This time when I was home (after almost 4 months of service due date), I was casually going through the Service book and to my shock

I noticed the 15000 kms or 12 months. The very next day, I booked my car for service at Hyson (Trichur). After consulting the CRM at Hyson he advised my warranty is ceased as it is already 4 months due. So I had to go for a paid 2nd service and they tried to convince me that only the labour is free and all other consumbles is chargeable.
Please advise, if I should take up this matter with FIAT. I am also responsible for this but when at work place there is no time to think about family, leave alone cars..

neoonwheels · 20th September 2010, 15:37

Typically they can work out if the running is more than 15000 but they can not play with date. Its been 4 months since the service date then I dont think, they can help you much.

1st September 2010, 17:35	#211
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 192 Times	WOW!!! The wooden panel looks nice. The silver colour of the audio though sticks out like a sore thumb. Can anything be done about it? Maybe a similar looking sticker might work out.
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1st September 2010, 20:58	#213
UKR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum/Bangalore Posts: 90 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	The panels look good with good finish but if you ask me I think it is not gelling well with the surrounding black plastics. Would have looked better on the whole if the surrounding plastics had some lighter color. Purely my view though. I also have been planning to do something on similar lines in my linea. But my first priority is to hide the black plastic pieces by doing something like pasting leather over them similar to to high ultra luxury cars like Bentley or Porsche. May be I am asking for a bit too much . I had approached Marvin leather in Bangalore for this but they advised me against doing this as the leather would come off after some time. So not sure at the moment how to proceed. Could you please share more info on the paneling job like other color options available, where it was done and the time & cost involved. Last edited by UKR : 1st September 2010 at 21:05.
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1st September 2010, 21:08	#214
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Nice finish to the parts. Gives a luxurious look. Nice mod Jaisha.
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1st September 2010, 21:43	#215
StarrySky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: EU - Nordic Posts: 2,094 Thanked: 3,212 Times	Nice mod, although personally I would've preferred a slightly darker tone for the wood finish. Where did you get it done?
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2nd September 2010, 19:12	#217
Klub Class Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA17\|KL65\|KL41 Posts: 4,881 Thanked: 1,955 Times	Personally, I feel that the pseudo wooden panels doesn't blend well with the interior tones of your car. (Especially the areas near the HU). It would've looked much better if the HU had similar tones.Any day, I will prefer the original interior tones of the Fiat Linea. Btw, How many kms have you crunched so far with your Fiat Linea? How do you feel after owning Fiat Linea for a year or so? PS: No offence meant. Drive her safe. Have Fun Amith
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7th September 2010, 15:10	#219
jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 387 Thanked: 203 Times View My Garage	I got the Linea Door Sill plates from Jawahar Auto Spares, Chennai. Attaching some more pictures. Attached Thumbnails
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7th September 2010, 15:53	#220
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,948 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Err, It should be pasted in the reverse way,to be pasted from outside. check this http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...-linea-11.html Last edited by aks_karthik : 7th September 2010 at 15:58.
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7th September 2010, 21:17	#221
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Agree with aks. The design is such that you can put it on metal portion. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1968254
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8th September 2010, 19:04	#223
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,948 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Updated photos please Now we can get OEM Sil plates from FIAT. Please check the Accessories list in the below URL. Fiat India
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20th September 2010, 15:32	#224
jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 387 Thanked: 203 Times View My Garage	Dear fellow Linea owners, I would appreciate your honest advise for the below. My Linea is 1-1/2 years old now and run 9500 kms only so far. But when the service was due (15000 kms or 12 months) I was abroad at work place and completely forgot about it. As nobody drives a car in my house, they also didnt notice it. Even I never got any mail or service reminder from my agent RF Motors, Ernakulam regarding car due for 2nd service. This time when I was home (after almost 4 months of service due date), I was casually going through the Service book and to my shock I noticed the 15000 kms or 12 months. The very next day, I booked my car for service at Hyson (Trichur). After consulting the CRM at Hyson he advised my warranty is ceased as it is already 4 months due. So I had to go for a paid 2nd service and they tried to convince me that only the labour is free and all other consumbles is chargeable. Please advise, if I should take up this matter with FIAT. I am also responsible for this but when at work place there is no time to think about family, leave alone cars..
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20th September 2010, 15:37	#225
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,071 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	Typically they can work out if the running is more than 15000 but they can not play with date. Its been 4 months since the service date then I dont think, they can help you much.
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